Football Preview: Tolleson Wolverines vs. Chaparral Firebirds
The Tolleson Wolverines are taking a road trip to square off against the Chaparral Firebirds at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Chaparral took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Tolleson, who comes in off a win.
Tolleson will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any points last Friday, then bounced right back against West Point on Friday. Tolleson came out on top against West Point by a score of 31-20.
Tolleson's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rico Blassingame, who picked up 116 receiving yards and a touchdown. Amari Mitchell got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Chaparral came up short against Desert Mountain on Friday and fell 18-7. The Firebirds have struggled against the Wolves recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Tolleson's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Chaparral, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
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